Online florist predicts blooming festive sales

PRLog - Dec. 6, 2011 - NOTTINGHAM, U.K. -- Bunches.co.uk, the Newstead based online florist is expecting another profitable Christmas despite many retailers predicting poor festive sales. Early forecasts have shown Bunches will experience an 8% sales increase compared to the same period in 2010. This comes as many reports predict zero growth on the high street with poor sales blamed on economic gloom and reduced disposable income.

The flowers-by-post firm has grown significantly since its humble beginnings on a Mansfield market stall 22 years ago and now has an annual turnover of £7million. Managing Director Danielle Turner comments; ‘Although some consumers may not instantly associate flowers with Christmas, December is actually our busiest season after Mother’s Day and Bunches is expecting another successful year. Flowers make a thoughtful Christmas gift and red bouquets are undoubtedly our best sellers this time of the year’.

Danielle continues; ‘Buying online is quicker, safer and better value for money than it has ever been, and savvy consumers are more likely to avoid the queues and shop from the comfort of their own home. We attract customers by offering free U.K. delivery and milk chocolates with all of our bouquets, so there are no hidden costs at the checkout...and no need to gift wrap!’

Bunches will deliver over 40,000 bouquets during Christmas week, with Monday 19th December predicted to be the peak day for ordering. To view Bunches full range of festive flowers, visit http://www.bunches.co.uk/christmas

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Bunches.co.uk is a mail order florist, delivering beautiful bouquets across the U.K. Founded in 1989 by selling flowers on a market stall, Bunches now operates from a purpose built unit in Newstead and has delivered over 3 million bouquets.